Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

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From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading When she had spread one blanket on the hay the couch felt seductively soft, and she sank into it contentedly.

the act of burning something

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

with equanimity

From this reading When she had spread one blanket on the hay the couch felt seductively soft, and she sank into it contentedly.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading When she had spread one blanket on the hay the couch felt seductively soft, and she sank into it contentedly.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

at any time

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When she had spread one blanket on the hay the couch felt seductively soft, and she sank into it contentedly.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

set up or found

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When she had spread one blanket on the hay the couch felt seductively soft, and she sank into it contentedly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

having no leaves

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When she had spread one blanket on the hay the couch felt seductively soft, and she sank into it contentedly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

past form of “react” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading When she had spread one blanket on the hay the couch felt seductively soft, and she sank into it contentedly.

in a tempting seductive manner

From this reading When she had spread one blanket on the hay the couch felt seductively soft, and she sank into it contentedly.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading When she had spread one blanket on the hay the couch felt seductively soft, and she sank into it contentedly.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

of or relating to a spectrum

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading When she had spread one blanket on the hay the couch felt seductively soft, and she sank into it contentedly.

plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

not in physical motion

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

unusualness as a consequence of not being well known

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

the environmental condition

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Tired as she was, however, she did not go to sleep immediately, for it was the first night she had ever spent in the open, and for a time the strangeness of her surroundings reacted on her.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

not permitting the passage of water

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

at the time that

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE FARQUHAR HOMESTEAD When she reached the wagon Alison found it covered by a heavy waterproof sheet which was stretched across a pole.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The front of the tent was open, and resting on one elbow she could see the sinking fires still burning red among the leafless trees, and the pale wisps of smoke that drifted among their spectral stems.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Loose hay had been strewn between a row of wooden cases and one side of the vehicle and the space beneath the sheeted roof was filled with a faint aromatic odor, which she afterward learned was the smell of the wild peppermint that grows in the prairie grass.